The New Cumberland Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across and LH across back to places
9-16 1s lead down the middle and back
17-20 1s followed by 2s+3s+4s cast down on own sides
21-24 1s meet and lead back up to top followed by 2s+3s+4s
25-28 2s+3s+4s make arches and 1s lead down to bottom under arches made by 2s+3s+4s
29-32 All 4 couples turn partner RH (or birl), moving up 1 place as they turn. 2341

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Keith Rose's Crib Diagram

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